2026-01-11 03:30:49

The rapid development of the SUI ecosystem recently cannot be separated from the strong support of underlying infrastructure. As a key component, the Walrus protocol is gradually demonstrating its value. From this perspective, there is still an opportunity for those who enter now to acquire $WAL tokens.

As more and more DApp projects integrate into the Walrus protocol, the overall attractiveness of the ecosystem is continuously being unleashed. From a technical standpoint, this protocol-level expansion can enable applications on the SUI chain to form a true network effect.

The question is—what position can $WAL reach in the next market cycle? This not only depends on market sentiment but also crucially on the progress of the actual application of the Walrus protocol. Any thoughts?

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Ballqiu

· 55m ago

2026 Go Go Go 👊

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0xSleepDeprived

· 9h ago

I don't know, it feels like we're still in the storytelling stage, and there's still a long way to go for actual implementation. Before entering the market, let's see how many dapps are really being used. The term "network effect" has been heard too many times; ultimately, it still depends on people actually using it. How much $WAL can rise mainly depends on whether it can really increase volume later on. No matter how aggressively it's hyped now, it's pointless. Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical; it still feels like just making promises.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 9h ago

Well, that's a bit of an assumption. Actual progress on implementation is the key; just having ecosystem narratives isn't enough. --- I don't see anything special about WAL. So what if DApp integrates with it? Are there really people using it? --- Talking about network effects, but how many applications on SUI are truly active now? Show me that data before you start bragging. --- Are there opportunities for entry? Ha, I've heard that too many times. Better to wait until the protocol actually delivers results before jumping in. --- Instead of guessing how much the next round will rise, why not ask how many daily active users Walrus currently has... --- Protocol-level expansion sounds impressive, but the market has already digested that story. We need real application data with actual money involved. --- A strong underlying infrastructure guarantees success? Not necessarily. The key is having killer applications. --- Entering now is a gamble that Walrus will become a necessity. If you're wrong, you'll just be the bag holder. --- Here's a joke: another "next cycle" narrative. Heard that a year ago. --- Network effects are too vague. I only look at tangible metrics like TVL and trading volume.

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PseudoIntellectual

· 9h ago

Currently, entering WAL is all about betting on the protocol landing speed. To be honest, whether this thing can really take off depends on whether DApps are willing to come. Reliable infrastructure is indeed scarce, but the market's premium may not necessarily be worth it. Anyway, I’m waiting for more real data before making any decisions. Network effects sound great in theory, but how effective they are really depends on how many projects are actually using them after a year; otherwise, it’s just a story. Oh my, the hype around SUI this round is indeed different from before, but WAL is still too new, feeling a bit like a gambler’s mentality. By the way, if the Walrus protocol really takes off, we might have to wait a few more years. Currently, entering is like eating crab, and I’m a bit hesitant.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 9h ago

Haha, it's another story of "there's still a chance to enter now"... To be honest, with WAL, I think it really depends on whether the DApp can actually be used. Having just the protocol without users is pointless; after all, the ecosystem survives on this. However, the Walrus approach does have some interesting aspects; it all depends on how quickly it can be implemented moving forward.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 9h ago

Uh... it's the same story again, let's wait and see how it actually unfolds. --- Will entering WAL now just make me a bag holder again? Feeling a bit anxious. --- Network effects sound great, but I'm worried it might just be another empty promise. --- The progress of DApp integration is the real key; don't just talk about concepts. --- Actually, I still believe in the SUI chain. Whether WAL can take off depends on execution. --- I agree, no matter how good the hype is, if it doesn't work, it's useless. --- Before entering, you need to look at Walrus's real data; just listening to stories can lead to losses.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 9h ago

Bro, those who are entering WAL now are betting on the protocol implementation. I’m optimistic but not willing to go all in. To be honest, the speed of DApp integration is the real key. Having only protocols without applications is just empty air. However, SUI does have some real stuff this time, much more reliable than some public chains. If the network effect really takes off, WAL definitely has room for imagination, but the key still depends on the team’s execution capability.

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